Cambio Rino. Low end? Year? History?
08-04-07, 10:57 AM
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Cambio Rino. Low end? Year? History?
This is the Cambio Rino that was thrown in as part of the deal when I bought my 84 Apollo Triathlon.
I was going to use in for my vintage reunion ride (https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...hlight=reunion) but my buddy opted for the Raleigh Super Grand Prix instead.
This bike is all original and has seen little use according to the owner who bought it for his wife. He doesn't remember exactly when he bought it (mid eighties?). He even put some carpet on top of the paint when she wanted a kickstand.
I am assuming this is a low end model judging by the components. I was going to strip it for the rims and other bits but it seems a shame to do that as its so clean and original. This bike is to small for me but the wheels would fit some of my other projects. This bike also seems lighter than some of my other rides. But with no tubing decal to indicate what its built of.
History? Model? This thing is unknown to me.
I was going to use in for my vintage reunion ride (https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...hlight=reunion) but my buddy opted for the Raleigh Super Grand Prix instead.
This bike is all original and has seen little use according to the owner who bought it for his wife. He doesn't remember exactly when he bought it (mid eighties?). He even put some carpet on top of the paint when she wanted a kickstand.
I am assuming this is a low end model judging by the components. I was going to strip it for the rims and other bits but it seems a shame to do that as its so clean and original. This bike is to small for me but the wheels would fit some of my other projects. This bike also seems lighter than some of my other rides. But with no tubing decal to indicate what its built of.
History? Model? This thing is unknown to me.
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08-04-07, 12:06 PM
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My bikes became Vintage
The "safety lever" brakes, crankset, pedals, saddle and seatpost are definitely low end and I'd suspect the frame was gaspipe. Normally you'd find chromed steel rims with these components, but even the hubs look decent on this one. I remember Cambio Rino parts and bikes sold in Canada in the eighties. The better bikes came with tubular tires and were excellent entry level racing bikes. Being in the business, T-Mar could probably elaborate.
08-04-07, 03:02 PM
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Who cares, just ride it!
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I agree, but the integral derailleur hanger at least may mean the frame is chromoly of some sort, albeit straight-gauge. Most of the Cambio Rinos I've seen are of a higher end...
08-04-07, 06:05 PM
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If one of my boys needed a bike I would pull off the kick stand, install my spare Shimano 600 crank set, NOS Dia Compe brakes and get it back on the road. It is still on the original tires.
